I feel like a fish out of water sometimes because I don't buy into buying the biggest and best cars (I also am a bit "green"), buying new houses just because, wearing the latest clothes,having the latest accessories, etc, etc.

And it seems everyone else is!

Tamara also wrote this in her post:

In fact, if you're not busy in Joburg, people might think there's something wrong with you. Busyness and stress are worn as badges of honour here.

Again, absolutely true.

I don't like busy and I LOVE work-life balance. When I say things to this effect in meetings or casual conversations, people look at me like I'm crazy.

What? You mean you PURPOSELY design your life and weekends?

Oh yes I do!

I love simplicity and

I wonder sometimes if it's because I'm originally from the coast?

Or maybe I'm just different from the majority of people?

My new website is going to reflect the new me. Actually it's not a new me, it's just bringing that part of me to the fore.

Yes, it will annoy people and they will unsubscribe but at least the right people will know immediately that I am for them and they are for me.

Anyway....

Is there any place in your life (not just literally) where you feel like a square peg in a round hole?

4 comments:

You don't love the go-go-go?! LOL You'd hate most America! That would make two of us though.

I often feel out of place at work. I don't "need" my job and everyone else does. I don't want to work but enjoy the bit of free time I get. I am so much more focused on my family, our next trip, doing laundry, baking, ect. that I just don't mesh with everyone else. That sad thing is I'm responsible for them so I'm suppose to set the example...

WHat strikes me most is that most people feel they don't fit. It's a case of perceptions isn't it? For myself - I LOVE my work as a distraction and there are times when life for me is so slow (too slow) and other times too fast. I like that those who love the rat race, run it hard and do it well. And those that don't, won't.